The Corner

Blame Republicans First?

Despite all the threats, blandishments, promises and rewards that she was in a position to offer, the Speaker of the House nevertheless suffered the loss today of 95 Democratic votes–a full forty percent of her own caucus.

Before it settles into received wisdom that House Republicans drove the country over a cliff, take a moment to look over the roll.

Peter Robinson — Peter M. Robinson is a research fellow at the Hoover Institution.
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